Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was announced 5 years after the K-7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G7 scores vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 vs the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and K-7 is 71 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will produce greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.